The French Connection
1971, English. Directed by William Friedkin.
Doyle is bad news—but a good cop.
Tough narcotics detective 'Popeye' Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- William FriedkinDirector
- Gene HackmanJimmy "Popeye" Doyle
- Roy ScheiderBuddy Russo
- Fernando ReyAlain Charnier
- Tony Lo BiancoSal Boca
- Marcel BozzuffiPierre Nicoli
- Frédéric de PasqualeDevereaux
- Bill HickmanMulderig
- Ann RebbotMarie Charnier
- Harold GaryWeinstock
- Arlene FarberAngie Boca
- Eddie EganSimonson
- André ErnotteLa Valle
Details
- Released
- 9 October 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ernest Tidyman
- Budget
- $1.8M
- Box office
- $41M
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What The French Connection is based on
The French Connection is based on The French Connection (1969) by Robin Moore.
1969
The French Connection
By Robin Moore
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The French Connection: quick answers
What comes after The French Connection?
Next in the series: French Connection II (1975).
Is The French Connection worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 2,253 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The French Connection?
The French Connection runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The French Connection have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The French Connection. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The French Connection parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The French Connection is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The French Connection on?
The French Connection isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The French Connection?
If you liked The French Connection, try Kiss of the Dragon, French Connection II, Killing Zoe.
Who directed The French Connection?
The French Connection (1971) was directed by William Friedkin and stars Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey.
What is The French Connection based on?
The French Connection is based on The French Connection (1969) by Robin Moore.